"Are recurrent thoughts, beliefs and feelings about past, present or future events preventing you from being at ease with yourself and from connecting with others? I can support you in uncovering what is blocking you and in discovering what works for you to be more present, feel more joyful and connected My clients share that through our work together they feel less anxious and depressed. Call me to set up a free time to meet at my office near South Square Mall in Durham or in Franklin Square in Chapel Hill. 919-724-1002."

"Welcome to Bull City Psychotherapy. We are a caring group of psychotherapists who are passionate about helping others improve their moods, improve relationships, and recover from addictions. We offer a private and comfortable environment for our work with you, so you can feel safe and at ease. We are all highly trained in our areas of expertise, and we value our clients achieving their goals and moving forward. We believe in effective therapy that works."

"I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults dealing with a wide range of challenges. I believe that whatever struggle a person might be facing, engaging in therapy can help them to further explore concerns, link experiences with emotions, build stronger communication and learn healthier coping skills. As with any relationship, therapy works best when there is trust, mutual respect and a sense of connection. I will collaborate with you to identify the most effective way to draw upon your strengths and move forward towards your goals. "

"Gender and sexuality define who we are, the way we love, and how we connect with others. Diverse and, therefore, controversial, our gender and our sexuality are too often handled without acknowledgment of the power they hold. I work with marginalized identifies, including but not limited transgender, non-binary, intersexed, gay, lesbian, bisexual and non-monogamy. ,The focus of therapy on the client's self defined needs, along with specialized services of Hormone Replacement Therapy support and documentation. "

"Parenting can be both rewarding and challenging. At times it can bring so much joy, but it can also bring frustration and defeat. The daily routine of handling a child with their own personalities and mindsets can leave parents feeling overwhelmed and ineffective. Adding the challenges of childhood mental health like anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral issues, parents may find themselves reaching their limit. Seeking out support for your child and individual support as a parent can be scary and daunting, but finding a therapist that can provide a safe space to support growth and healing can make life a bit easier."

"I enjoy compassionately connecting with adults, adolescents, and children, helping clients to attain the solutions and quality of life which they are seeking. In therapy, I facilitate hope, encouragement, self-regulation, and empowerment, as I partner with clients to achieve unique client-centered solutions. I use therapeutic techniques that are designed to meet those goals (e.g., Somatic Experiencing, DBT, CBT, IFS, Coaching, EMDR, Gottman, Guided Imagery, Problem Solving). I also offer a faith pluse therapy method for healing childhood wounds to live in MORE CONFIDENCE, JOY, AND PURPOSE at http://HeartsReturningHome.com"

"Do you feel that navigating through life's difficult moments can be a struggle and that you have limited opportunities to focus on finding solutions? Do you feel anxious when working through major changes, immobilized by depression, or sense the bonds within your family are weakening? I offer a safe, therapeutic environment that allows you to explore your conflicting experiences, and together we can identify ways to manage life's journey successfully."

"Do you ever worry that you have lost your way? Do you feel pressed down by the past or think that you have lost sight of your future? I understand how stress, anxiety, and fear can be crippling and disruptive to your sense of self and well-being. I've witnessed how trauma can make individuals question their self-worth. It is my intention, therefore, to help facilitate a safe space where you can heal and re-claim your power. Anxiety, grief, fear, and trauma do not have to control you. Together, let's discover what you want and need, and create a path forward so that you can thrive! "

"If you're struggling as a couple; or struggling individually with alcohol or other drug use, with chronic pain, or trauma; if someone you love is struggling with these - I can help. With unconditional acceptance, I listen - and together we assess what's going on, and determine how best to address it. Because I ALSO understand that "one size does not fit all", I individualize treatment. And last, because prevention and commitment maintains wellness, I'm in for as long as necessary - a safe and dependable "touch stone" for sorting things out before "life becomes unmanageable"."

"Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to connect more deeply and genuinely with yourself in a way that translates to deeper connections with others in your life. It is also an opportunity to make changes in your life, get support during a difficult time, work on relationships with family, friends or romantic partners, or heal from a deep loss. I offer therapy which is collaborative, active and respectful. I listen attentively, ask questions, offer observations, develop strategies and give feedback with warmth, empathy and a lack of judgement."

"I believe one of the most valuable experiences someone can have in their life is to be truly heard. You may find me well-suited to helping you as I'm calm, empathic and nonjudgmental -- people have told me. I treat clients who struggle with anxiety, depression and relationship problems among other difficulties. In the past few years, my skills and knowledge have been deepened in particular by discovering that our connection to others is a survival need--and a key source of difficulties. But connection can be an essential source of healing and growth."

"Personal issues such as anxiety, difficulties with food, a new medical diagnosis, depression, or dealing with a chronic illness or condition may be making you feel like life is one big struggle. Whether you have these sorts of problems or other concerns that are making your life hard or even unbearable, change is always possible if you are willing to work and you have the support you need. I offer that support. I have 4 years of experience serving adolescents and adults with eating disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders. I would be honored to work with you around whatever difficulties you may be facing. Together we will discover new perspectives and skills that will enable you to develop deeper awareness so that you can handle whatever life brings you and thrive."

"Seeking support can be a difficult yet rewarding step toward change and growth. I strive to understand your suffering in the context of your whole life and identity, using a warm and non-judgmental approach. I work with people to decrease distress, improve mood, process grief and traumatic experiences, explore identity, improve confidence, address eating and body image concerns, make life decisions, navigate transitions, enhance relationships, and develop a deeper awareness of emotions and connection to the body. I welcome clients from all sexual orientations and gender identities, including transgender people, as well as all racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds."

"I am a psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapist that works with individuals experiencing relational difficulties and/or disruptions in their overall sense of self, oftentimes resulting in emerging or worsening psychological symptoms. I aid individuals in exploring the mental compromises that have contributed to their symptoms, revealing or revisiting underlying conflicts, and reworking them in the context of the therapeutic situation. In respecting the complexity of those that work with me, I do not provide instruction on how to think or behave "rationally." Instead, I engage deeply with their internal world, nurturing growth in themselves and with others."

"Experiencing ongoing, underlying anger? Having difficulty concentrating at times? Or problems sleeping? Overly anxious or feeling depressed? Or, is life a bit overwhelming at this time? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, know I understand that living life with these issues saps your joy, making it hard to move forward. As a dance/movement therapist, I use movement to provide a physical dimension to traditional “talk” therapies. Dance therapy allows clients to embody their thoughts and feelings, as well as to practice “walking-through” potential solutions."

"I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. People's reasons for seeking therapy are as varied as the individuals themselves. For some, therapy is part of a broader approach to life in which insight and inner work are seen as core elements to living well and expansively. For others, the step to seek therapy is taken out of pain and suffering and after much deliberation. At times our internal experiences are so painful, they prevent us from fully engaging in our lives and relationships. Therapy can help you learn to hold with care and confidence all your thoughts, feelings and memories while moving through life in a meaningful way."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counseling Associate with a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. My academic training and experience has been based on "integrated" theoretical practices and approach, drawing from the best practices of counseling theories as well as from a Biblical worldview."

"I’m motivated to help people experiencing stress and life difficulties get through them in the healthiest ways possible. I especially enjoy helping people overcome negative patterns in their relationships, actions, and thinking. We look together at how to build on the strengths you have, even if you don’t recognize them yet, to create a life you look forward to living. If you have challenges in a given area--past hurts, anxiety, mood problems, addictive behaviors, abusive relationships--I can help you develop skills to overcome and manage them so that you can live a freer, more authentic life."

"I believe that each of us is innately equipped for healing, growth, and connection with self and others. As a therapist, I’ll collaborate with you to access or rediscover those capacities within yourself. I primarily work with people who want to deepen connections with self and other, build resilience, and create meaning. I focus on long-term work with people experiencing anxiety, life transitions, trauma recovery, and relationship issues. I help clients develop a greater capacity to thrive in their bodies and in their relationships, to choose how they respond to their experiences, and to build the lives they want. "